Plant based diet for your health and the planet
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients6-8 medium carrots- diced in a vegetable chopper1 cup dry Mung dal with out skin( soaked for an hour)Indian spices(turmeric red chilli powder ,mustard seeds, cumin seeds) and curry leaves.2 medium onions diced6-8 garlic cloves 1/4th cup freshly grated coconut. chopped cilantro. Instructions: Steam, carrots and moongdal in instant pot for […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients• 6-8 bitter gourd (karela in Hindi)• 2 Tbsp. if tamarind pulp or lemon juice• 2-3 slit green chili’s• 1/2 Tsp turmeric• 2Tbs unsweetened plant yogurt• For thadka, 2-3 medium onions , 1 Tbs mustard seeds , 1 Tbs urad dal and 1 Tbs of cumin seeds , few curry leaves […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients: 1 onion diced6-8 Garlic cloves3 carrots peeled and diced2 ribs celery diced1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp thyme1/2 tsp parsleyApproximately 6 cups diced potato( red potatoes work best)don’t need to peel if getting organic potatoes.3.5 cups vegetable stock3 cups de stemmed and finely chopped kaleSalt and pepperJuice of 1 lemon.We need instant […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:⠀⠀⠀⠀4 large capsicums⠀( try to get multicolor bell peppers if possible)3-4 medium potatoes peeled ⠀⠀1 cup mushroom, chopped ⠀⠀1/2 broccoli, small florets ⠀⠀1/2 red onion, finely diced ⠀⠀1 /2 cup celery stalk, finely chopped ⠀⠀1/4 cup parsley or cilantro chopped ⠀⠀1/2 tsp dried thyme ⠀⠀1/2 tsp dried oregano ⠀⠀2 garlic cloves, […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients:⠀⠀1 large sweet potato ( try to find one which is thick and long to act as sandwich bread)1 cup spinach ⠀1 cup arugula ( or any greens available)⠀1 medium avocado, sliced⠀1 tomato, sliced⠀1 cucumber , sliced ⠀1/2 red onion, thinly sliced ⠀1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced⠀1 fresh chilli, chopped […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients Multicolor fingerling potato’s ( 10-15) Green bell peppers (4) Cumin seeds Curry Leaves Red chili powder , sesame seeds and garlic cloves to make a spice powder Salt to taste( optional) can use some lemon juice if avoiding salt Procedure Wash and steam potatoes in the instant pot ( 10-12min) […]
Food is medicine,eating to prevent disease. By Dr. Sirisha Potluri Ingredients • Mushrooms2 cups • Broccoli 2-3 cups • Onions 1 medium• Garlic Cloves-4-5• Red Bell Pepper 1 large• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes according to taste. Instructions • In a thick bottom pan or skillet, first let garlic cloves and mushrooms sauté.• Add Onions & […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri ; Ingredients; *1block firm tofu ( patted dry ) *5 Tbsp. chick pea flour *1 Tsp baking powder *1/2 Tsp. turmeric *1/2 Tsp.-of black pepper powder *1/2 Tsp. kalanamak (black salt, available in most Indian stores) *1/2 Tsp onion powder *1/2Tsp garlic powder *1 Tsp. salt *3/4th cup plant milk *Thinly diced […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri The potent nutritional benefits of sesame seeds include their ability to prevent cancer, improve heart health, lower blood pressure, build strong bones, improve male fertility, and prevent diabetes. They are a Good Source of Fiber too. Ingredients : Sesame seeds or powder – 1.5 cups Almonds or almond powder – 10 almonds […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Amaranth greens has 1140 µg amount of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) in 100 g of raw greens. VITAMIN K (phylloquinone) Similarly to vitamin D, vitamin K can be acquired from non-food source. It can be produced by bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract, this manufactured vitamin K is than easily absorbed by our body. […]
By: Dr.Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients For coating the cauliflower 1 cup chickpea flour 1/2 cup rice flour Red chili powder Turmeric powder Jeera powder 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste Salt to taste 1/2 tea spoon baking powder 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground mustard powder ( for retaining the sulphorophane content in cauliflower) […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Lentils are the best food for our gut microbiome. Here is a simple lentils and chard recipe cooked in instant pot. Ingredients: 2 cups lentils ( I used brown) , 2-3 medium onion, garlic , ginger , Indian spices ( turmeric, red chili powder, cumin seed powder, coriander seed powder, black […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Health Benefits of Pumpkin: Pumpkins are loaded with a variety of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s also exceptionally high in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Beta-carotene is a type of carotenoid that turns into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A can help your body fight off infections. Recent […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Quinoa bisibelebath is an easy and delicious one pot dish that includes a lots veggies, greens, spices , whole grains and lentils . Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils ( soaked for at least an hour)* 2 cups of quinoa ( rinsed ) * 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon cumin […]
By Dr. Sirisha Potluri: Ingredients:• lemon juice,/ lime juice or balsamic vinegar• maple syrup or date syrup (optional)• Salt & Pepper, to taste• garlic powder, to taste• Freshly made mustard seed powder 1 teaspoon.• Red chili powder to taste• Turmeric and black pepper powderInstructions: Preheat oven to 400. Frozen Brussels sprouts can be used, but […]